Upcoming Electric Scooter : People are taking a lot of interest in the Indian two wheeler electric vehicle market these days, there is no doubt that everyone wants to own an EV today, the big reason behind this is the skyrocketing price of petrol. Well, if you too are looking for an affordable electric scooter, then this article is for you. We bring you the details of three electric scooters that offer the best range in the Indian market:
Ola S1
The first electric scooter on our list is Ola, Ola Electric has recently started the deliveries of the Ola S1 range. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters were launched in India in August. Which are priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999 (ex-showroom, Bangalore) respectively. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro use this 2.98kWh or 3.97kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which has a top speed of 115kmph, while the S1 has a top speed limited to 90kmph. Talking about the driving range, the range of these scooters has been fixed up to 181km.
Bajaj Chetak
The second scooter on this list is the Bajaj Chetak, the base variant of the Chetak Electric was launched at Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom Pune and Bengaluru). However, after a subsequent price hike, it now retails for Rs 1,42,390 (ex-showroom Pune, including FAME II subsidy). Chetak is available for sale in two variants Urban and Premium. The Chetak is capable of delivering a range of 95km in ‘Eco’ mode and 85km in ‘Sport’ mode with a 60.3Ah Lithium-Ion battery. The scooter can be fully charged in five hours with a 5A power socket, while it takes only one hour to charge to 25 percent.
Tvs iQube
The third scooter on this list is the TVS iQube, priced at Rs 1,00,777 (on-road Delhi) and Rs 1,10,506 lakh (on-road Bengaluru). The TVS iQube is equipped with a 4.4kW electric hub motor, while the top speed of this electric scooter is 78kmph. The iCube comes with two riding modes: Eco and Sport. In terms of range, the TVS electric scooter is capable of delivering a range of 75 km on a single charge, and takes 6-7 hours to get fully charged using the 5A charging socket.